The average train between Oslo and Cologne takes 20h 3m and the fastest train takes 18h 51m. The train runs, on average, 5 times per week from Oslo to Cologne. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run 5 times a week between Oslo and Cologne. The earliest departure is at 8:14 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Oslo is at 8:14 AM which arrives into Cologne at 3:05 AM. All services require a transfer at Malmö Centralstation and take an average of 20h 3m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Oslo to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Oslo station and arriving at Cologne station via Malmö Centralstation station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 3m.
Oslo to Cologne train services, operated by Norwegian Railways (VY), depart from Oslo S station.
Oslo to Cologne train services, operated by Norwegian Railways (VY), arrive at Köln Hbf station.
Book your Oslo to Cologne train tickets online with Norwegian Railways (VY), Snälltåget and Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
The distance between Oslo and Cologne is 1,026.4 km. The road distance is 1,589 km.
You can take a train from Oslo S to Köln Hbf via Malmö Centralstation, Hamburg Hauptbahnhof, and Hamburg Hbf in around 17h 30m.